Clowning Around Balloon Guide

Balloon Canopy, Bird's Eye View

Important Note: Follow California Law and NEVER make a balloon canopy with foil balloons. California law sets the standard and everyone must voluntarily comply to avoid foil balloons becoming entangled in power lines and contributing to power outages.

Balloon Canopy PDF (68K)

Balloon Arch Length Formula

1. If the balloon arch is wider than it is tall:

Height + Width = Approximate Total Length

2. If the balloon arch height and width are about the same:

1.5(Height) + Width = Approximate Total Length

3. If the balloon arch is taller than it is wide:

2(Height) + Width = Approximate Total Length

Garland Chart

Remember that balloon quantities may vary as much as 20% depending on how tightly the balloons are packed.

Garland Chart (68K)

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Helium Balloon Flying Time

Note: The listed average inflation sizes and flying times are conservative averages. Actual flying times may vary depending on temperature and atmospheric conditions. Also, Hi-Float is not recommended for latex balloons under 11" or foil balloons.